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Satiety

Meaning in nutrition & dietetics, with examples

/səˈtaɪəti/nounCommon term

In nutrition & dietetics, satiety means: The feeling of fullness after eating that stops a person from feeling hungry again for some time. Protein, fiber and volume in a meal tend to increase it.

In Turkish: tokluk, doygunluk hissi

How it is used

Used in research, weight management and food product development. Researchers measure satiety with rating scales and study hormones such as leptin and GLP-1. Clients usually just say 'I feel full' or 'it keeps me full'. 'Satiation' is the fullness that ends a meal.

Example sentences

  1. High-protein breakfasts may improve satiety and reduce snacking later in the morning.

  2. The study compared the satiety effects of whole apples and apple juice.

Common collocations

  • increase satiety
  • feeling of satiety
  • satiety hormones
  • satiety signals
  • appetiteThe natural wish or desire to eat. It is influenced by hunger, but also by emotions, habits, illness, medication and the sight or smell of food.
  • dietary fiberThe parts of plant foods that the human small intestine cannot digest, found in whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruit, nuts and seeds. It supports bowel function and can help control blood sugar and cholesterol.
  • proteinA macronutrient made of amino acids that the body uses to build and repair muscles, organs, skin, enzymes and hormones. It provides about 4 kcal per gram.
  • weight managementThe long-term process of reaching and keeping a body weight that supports health, through eating habits, physical activity, behavior change and, when needed, medical treatment.

More terms: Digestion and Metabolism

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